Tampa man loses hundreds in fake sheriff scam

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A Tampa man says scammers impersonated the Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office, using threats and fake court docs to steal money.

WHO: Derek Haydt; scammers impersonating the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

WHAT: Victim reports losing hundreds of dollars after being targeted by a scam involving fake court documents, threats of arrest, and a cryptocurrency ATM.

WHEN: May 26, 2026 at 11:44 PM ET

WHERE: Hillsborough County, Florida

WHY: The scam used fake court documents, threats of arrest, and a cryptocurrency ATM to convince the victim he was dealing with the sheriff’s office.

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